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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds what the lawyer was looking for at the beginning of his meeting with Cincinnatus?
(a) The lawyer.
(b) The prison guard.
(c) The prison director.
(d) Cincinnatus.

2. What is Cincinnatus allowed to wear at gala performances because of his profession?
(a) A red fringed robe.
(b) A feathered hat.
(c) White silk stockings.
(d) Heeled black velvet shoes.

3. How does Cincinnatus feel about his wife?
(a) He likes her.
(b) He hates her.
(c) He doesn't care about her.
(d) He loves her.

4. What do Rodion and Cincinnatus do when Rodion comes back to Cincinnatus's cell after first dropping him off?
(a) They dance.
(b) They fly.
(c) They jump.
(d) They sing.

5. What does Cincinnatus do with the special envelope his lawyer has brought?
(a) Cincinnatus burns it.
(b) Cincinnatus spits on it.
(c) Cincinnatus tears it up.
(d) Cincinnatus throws it out the window.

6. What irrelevant detail does the letter mention?
(a) Paint for the sentry boxes.
(b) New bricks for the prison driveway.
(c) Presents for the guards.
(d) Replacement parts for the prison clock.

7. What color is the letter Cincinnatus receives when he wakes?
(a) Vermillion.
(b) Taupe.
(c) Lilac.
(d) Ebony.

8. What does Cincinnatus have to eat when Emmie comes into his cell?
(a) Coffee and cereal.
(b) Sweet rolls and orange juice.
(c) Eggs and bacon.
(d) Hot chocolate and toast.

9. What does Pierre say was the main evidence against him?
(a) A pair of broken glasses.
(b) A glove he left behind.
(c) A notepad with notes from a phone call on it.
(d) A drawing with his marks on it.

10. How old is Emmie?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

11. What does Cincinnatus credit his lawyer with?
(a) Making himself look good at Cincinnatus's expense.
(b) Making eloquent speeches that accomplish nothing.
(c) Saving him from a worse punishment than beheading.
(d) Avoiding doing anything at all at the trial.

12. What about Pierre does Cincinnatus say might prevent him from making an effective escape?
(a) His clothes.
(b) His attitude.
(c) His short legs.
(d) His tendency to talk.

13. How does the director think Cincinnatus should feel about the new prisoner?
(a) Afraid to meet him, for fear of not being good enough.
(b) Jealous and suspicious.
(c) Excited and anxious to meet him.
(d) Sad at sharing the prison.

14. What present has one of Marthe's brothers brought Cincinnatus?
(a) A photograph of himself.
(b) A bowl of wax fruit.
(c) A harmonica.
(d) A statue of Marthe.

15. Besides blades, what does Rodion's penknife have?
(a) A corkscrew.
(b) A screw driver.
(c) A nail file.
(d) A spoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where on the table does Rodion set the vase of flowers?

2. What does Cincinnatus do to try and look out the window?

3. What additional news does Cincinnatus get at the same time?

4. What was unusual about Cincinnatus' sentence?

5. What time does the cell light go out?

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